Facing El Chapo
2026 · Crime · Action
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Film / 1938
They Drive by Night
Directed by
Arthur B. Woods
“Shorty” Matthews having recently been released from prison visits his girlfriend in London only to discover her murdered. Fearing he will be wrongly accused of being the culprit he disappears amongst the long-distance lorry driving community. Meanwhile, the real killer, unassuming ex-schoolteacher Walter Hoover, continues to prey on London women. As Shorty had feared he has become the main suspect. He returns to London with old flame Molly to prove his innocence.
The story
“Shorty” Matthews having recently been released from prison visits his girlfriend in London only to discover her murdered. Fearing he will be wrongly accused of being the culprit he disappears amongst the long-distance lorry driving community. Meanwhile, the real killer, unassuming ex-schoolteacher Walter Hoover, continues to prey on London women. As Shorty had feared he has become the main suspect. He returns to London with old flame Molly to prove his innocence.
Cast
Emlyn WilliamsShorty Matthews
Ernest ThesigerWalter Hoover
Anna KonstamMolly O'Neill
Allan JeayesWally Mason
Anthony HollesMurray
Ronald ShinerCharlie
William HartnellBus Conductor
Joe CunninghamDetective Pryor
Yolande TerrellMarge
Jennie HartleyLandlady
Kitty de LeghMrs. Mason
Julie BarriePauline
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Hyma BeckleyNewspaper Seller (Uncredited)
William John DaviesYouth (Uncredited)
Edgar DriverCustomer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
Vi KaleyFlower Seller (Uncredited)
Simon LackRoy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
Basil McGrailLorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)
George MerrittDetective (Uncredited)
Bernard MilesDetective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
Frederick PiperBartender (Uncredited)
Philip RayLorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited)
Charles RolfeCard Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
Leonard SharpCard Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
George StreetDetective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
Harry TerryReleased Convict (Uncredited)
Robert Brooks TurnerPolice Constable Outside Prison (Uncredited)
Iris VandeleurFlower Seller (Uncredited)
Jack VyvyanJock McKenzie (Uncredited)
Leslie WestonJack (Uncredited)
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